CONTRACT TEACHING POSITIONS AT PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD

SUMMARY
York County Community College (YCCC), in partnership with Great Bay Community College (GBCC), is seeking passionate and innovative individuals to serve as contract instructors for in-person teaching assignments at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). These positions are essential to delivering high-quality instruction and supporting technical and professional development for Navy personnel and civilian employees.

If you have a background in any of the subject areas listed below, please contact Lori Hutchins to learn more about current and upcoming teaching opportunities based on your area of expertise.

At YCCC, our mission is to develop an educated, skilled, and adaptable workforce that drives socioeconomic mobility for our students and creates economic and civic prosperity for our communities. We value all forms of learning and view every student as integral to workforce development, whether enrolled in credit or non-credit programs. Our contract instructors will embody the college’s mission-driven approach, recognizing the transformative power of education in both individuals and communities.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced educator and subject matter expert who thrives in engaging learning environments and is committed to helping adult learners meet their personal and professional goals.

BARGAINING UNIT/SALARY LEVEL:  This is a non-benefitted, contract position paying $1,855.00 for each 40-hour class.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Instructional Delivery:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging in-person instruction.
• Apply teaching strategies that support diverse learning styles.
• Utilize technology as appropriate to enhance instruction.

2. Course Design and Preparation:

• Prepare course materials including syllabi, assignments, and assessments.
• Ensure materials reflect current knowledge and practices in the field.

3. Student Engagement and Support:

• Foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive classroom.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Be available for student support as needed.

4. Assessment and Evaluation:

• Evaluate student progress through appropriate assessments.
• Use both formative and summative tools to inform instruction.

5. Collaboration and Communication:

• Coordinate with academic and workforce partners as needed.
• Maintain clear and respectful communication with students and staff.

6. Curriculum Development:

• Suggest improvements and updates to content and teaching approaches.

7. Professional Development:

• Stay current with teaching strategies and subject matter updates.

8. Compliance and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of attendance and student performance.
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner.

9. Commitment to Student Success:

• Contribute to learner achievement and support their continued success in education and workforce pathways.

DELIVERY METHOD:
In-person at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

START/END DATE:
Year-round. Classes run Noon–4:00 PM and 4:30 PM–8:30 PM in 2-week intervals. Specific days and